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Powerful laser pointers

Requirements for a permit to own, possess, manufacture, import, export, use or sell powerful laser pointers in Norway, to prevent harmful and potentially dangerous use of laser pointers.

Wood-burning heaters

Main requirements Emissions requirements for wood-burning heaters Note: the regulation is under revision in order to align it to the ecodesign regulations by 01.01.2022. Disclaimer The body of Norwegian legislation is constantly evolving. However,

Goods of precious metals

Requirements to precious metals applies to the manufacturing, marketing and sale of goods of precious metals and goods made up of precious metals and other materials.

The Independent Schools Act

The objective of this Act is to help facilitate the establishment and operation of independent schools, so that parents and pupils may choose other schools than the government schools, cf. Section 2 no. 2 of the (Norwegian) Human Rights Act.

Read act at lovdata.no

Council of State during Union with Sweden

Norway’s revised Constitution of 4 November 1814 gave the King the right to appoint either the Crown Prince or his eldest son as viceroy in Norway, or to appoint a governor-general there.

Norwegian Government Ministries 1814 - 1905

By royal decree of 30 November 1814 it was stated that six of the eight Norwegian councillors of state should head a ministry in Christiania (Oslo). The two remaining ministers should with the prime minister form the Norwegian Council of State

Norwegian Government Periods 1814 - 1884

In the first seventy years of Norway’s union with Sweden, until the introduction of parliamentary rule from 1884, the King personally appointed the Council of State.

Norway's Council of State 1905 - 1940

At the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden, the pattern of the Norwegian prime minister also being chief of a ministry continued as the general rule.

Norway to double climate finance to NOK 14 billion

The Norwegian government has set a target to double its overall climate finance from NOK 7 billion in 2020 to NOK 14 billion by 2026 at the latest.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt deeply concerned about situation in Syria

‘Some 13.5 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian protection and assistance. The winter and cold weather are fast approaching, and I am deeply concerned about the ongoing human suffering in Syria. Norway is therefore providing NOK 107.5 million

Inorganic fertilising products

The requirements apply to mineral fertilisers and liming materials. It also applies to plant biostimulants and composting additives other than those containing microorganisms.

Trams and subways etc.

Safety on trams and subways. Requirement for permission to offer services to the public and to establish and run infrastructure.

Amusement devices

Safety on amusement devices. Requirement for permission to offer use of amusement devices to the public

Meld. St. 20 (2020–2021) - National Transport Plan 2022–2033

NOU 2021: 4 - Norway towards 2025 – Summary

Regional planning functions

Given that many planning issues affect circumstances beyond the individual municipality, the county authority is the regional planning authority. In the regional planning area, the key tools are regional planning strategy, regional planning,

Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar

The Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a

New ambassadors from Pakistan, Iraq, Maldives and Laos

Four new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 15 October 2021.

Studs on winter tires

The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation

Safety of toys

The regulation establishes the safety objectives toys must fulfil when being placed or made available on the market.